DeSoto
Adventurer 5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite
5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite · 1955 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
DeSoto
Model
Adventurer
Generation
DeSoto Adventurer I Coupe
Variant
5.6 V8 (320 Hp) PowerFlite
Year
1955
General Information
Production Start
1955 year
Production End
1956 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5,7 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,8
Engine
Engine Power
320 HP
Engine Model/Code
S24
Displacement
5595 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96,01 mm
Piston Stroke
96,52 mm
Compression Ratio
9.25:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Carburettor
Valvetrain
OHV
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1828 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
79 L
Dimensions
Length
5611 mm
Width
1989 mm
Height
1473 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
2 gears, automatic transmission PowerFlite
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm